Pilgrims
The Pardoner's Tale
The Wife of Bath
Federigo's Falcon
Frame Story
100
Who did the narrator meet at the Tabbard Inn? a. He met the King of England b. He met the Archbishop of Canterbury c. He met 29 Pilgrims d. He met St. Thomas a Becket
What is c.
100
The moral of the story can best be summarized as A. death before dishonor B. love your neighbor C. pride precedes a fall D. honesty is the best policy E. the love of money is the root of all evil
What is E.
100
The friars and mendicants in the time of this story have taken the place of which magical creatures during King Arthur's time?
What is fairies and elves.
100
Which the following best states the theme of Federigo's Falcon? A. A person's true worth is best measured by the possessions he or she accumulates. B. Money is not a true indicator of a person's worth. C. A person's worth determines his or her fate. D. Money can bring happiness to those who wait.
What is B.
100
Name two movies discussed in class that are frame story.
What is Forrest Gump, Easy A, The Princess Bride, Slumdog Millionaire, or Benjamin Button.
200
Who had been in in many battles and was true and gentle? a. The Plowman b. The Squire c. The Yeoman d. The Knight
What is d.
200
It is ironic that the Pardoner preaches against avarice because he is A. greedy B. holy C. wise D. poor E. honest
What is A.
200
What chance is the knight given to escape beheading?
What is He must go out into the world and find what it is that women want most in life, and return to King Arthur's court with his answer within one year
200
Who is the antagonist in this story?
What is Giovanna.
200
What is frame story?
What is a story within a story.
300
He was the Squire’s servant and a woodsman. a. The Plowman b. The Squire c. The Yeoman d. The Sergeant at Law
What is c.
300
The rioters look for Death under a tree but instead they find A. a woman B. money C. the Bible D. the Pardoner E. Canterbury
What is B.
300
What is the answer to the knight's quest?
What is The elderly hag tells King Arthur's court that women really want to be in charge of their men -- this answer pleases the court.
300
Why does Giovanna decide to marry Federigo?
What is he is generous and honorable.
300
How many frames does The Canterbury Tales have? Why? Please provide and example.
What three: The General Prologue Each story's prologue The actual tales
400
She spoke French, was dainty and pleasant, and the picture of medieval beauty. a. The Prioress/Nun b. The Wife of Bath c. The Cook d. The Weaver
What is a.
400
The Pardoner grants absolution for...
What is money.
400
What are some of the answers that the knight receives as he goes around England looking for the answer to his challenge?
What is money, sex, humor, honor, flattery, and freedom
400
Monna Giovanna's son stated that he would soon be well if he had what? However, what happened to this object?
What is Federigo's Falcon. Federigo killed and cooked the bird for Giovanna's supper.
400
How is the setting in the outer frame of "The Wife of Bath's Tale" different then the setting in inner frame?
What is the setting is 1300's England during the plague for the outer frame. The inner frame is set during King Arthur's reign. This is done to show possibilities of magic.
500
He has a forked beard and motley coat. He is carful with money, a good negotiator, and always tells his opinions about business. a. The Haberdasher b. The Shipman c. The Merchant d. The Host
What is c.
500
The rioters go looking for Death because they A. want to repent their sins and find salvation B. plan to avenge the death of their friend C. know he has a great store of treasure D. want to join him in the afterlife
What is B.
500
What price does the knight pay for having the elderly hag save his life? How does this "price" turn out not to be so costly, after all?
What is He has promised to reward her, and she asks him to marry her as that reward. Once the knight lets her be in charge, when he gives her the choice of having her be beautiful or ugly, she is satisfied and becomes beautiful and good at once.
500
All of the following are examples of irony except which one? A. Giovanna becomes a wealthy widow at the same time that Federigo is poorest. B. After ignoring him for so long, Giovanna learns that Federigo has the only thing that can save her son. C. Federigo, for all his poverty, still has white tablecloths. D. In his desire to please Giovanna, Federigo destroys the thing she most needs.
What is C.
500
Compare and contrast the outer frame of "The Canterbury Tales" to the outer frame of "Decameron".
What is setting, purpose for gathering and story telling, theme of tales, and difference in characters. Follow your chart done in class.
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